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Cyril Mauffrey and David J. Hak (eds.)Passport for the Orthopedic Boards and FRCS Examination10.1007/978-2-8178-0475-0_8General Principles
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, 80204, CO, USA
Take-Home Message
ATLS protocol provides a systematic approach for assessing trauma patients to identify life-threatening injuries with simultaneous initiation of resuscitation
Hemorrhagic shock: increased heart rate and increased systemic vascular resistance
Neurogenic shock: decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure
Place pregnant women in the left lateral decubitus position to prevent vena cava compression
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Traumatic injuries are the fifth most common cause of death
The highest incidence in patients 12–24 years old
Bimodal distribution of death by age:
20s: motor vehicle accidents, firearms
80s: falls, motor vehicle accidentsRelated posts:
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